Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Sinema: It Happens…

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Silver James

So, I’ve never actually heard of this artist before but then again, I haven’t exatly been staying on top of music these days. Long story shore, I came across his name (Granger is an AWESOME name!), looked him up, and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Choices

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Silver James

Someone asked me once how I decided on my next project. Back when I had contracts to fulfill, it was pretty simple. I went to work on the book with the next closest deadline. Now, it’s a different story. Oh, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: No Problem, Oscifer

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Silver James

Wednesday is rolling around once again. No Thursday Threads for me last week because I was the judge. That said, I do have “new” words. I actually wrote them some time ago so technically, they are old words. LOL Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Sharing

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Silver James

Y’all…I got nuttin’. All my brain power is pouring into finishing the dang book. Trying to find/decide on a recipe and match it to a book or character is beyond me at the moment. I am managing to listen to … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Monday

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Silver James

Happy Labor Day! At least here in the States. In other places this is just the first Monday in the month. If you have the day off, enjoy! If you have to work, may the idiots stay home so you … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinama: Punctuation

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Silver James

Since I’m older than dirt, I remember watching Victor Borge on the Ed Sullivan Show. Among other variety shows of the Sixties and Seventies. The man was an accomplished pianist and a brilliant comedian. This is one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Travel

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Silver James

My deadline is looming. It is self-imposed but I’ve reset the timeline for getting this puppy out into the world–after it’s had a bath, grooming, nail trim, all it’s shots and obedience training, of course. (Okay, I’ll admit that I’m … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: End of the World

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Silver James

Hump Day is here and that means a new snippet to share! Yay! I love new words. Up to a point. After that point, the only new words I want to type are “The End.” I am happy to report … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Blue Cajun Crab Alfredo

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Silver James

Why is it I always seem to be a day late and a dollar short? We had a blue moon last week. If I was a smart markerter, I would have figured out how to run this book on sale … Continue reading →

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The Last Monday

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Silver James

There were only four mondays this month. Why does it feel like double that number? There’s a reason they call these the dog days of summer. If you jump down that particular rabbit hole, you will learn that the ancient … Continue reading →

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